AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade & Growth Watch: Malaysia’s export outlook brightened as RHB Investment Bank lifted 2026 export growth to 21.7% on stronger YTD performance, with a bigger Q2 trade surplus supporting GDP; Geopolitics & Costs: Malaysia’s deputy economy minister said it’s ready to cushion West Asia conflict spillovers, with oil-driven input-cost risks closely monitored; EU Circular Rules: The EU’s ban on large firms destroying unsold clothing and footwear took effect, pushing companies toward selling, donating, reuse or repair; AI for SMEs: The Philippines is partnering with Land Bank and DICT to use AI-enabled digital tools to help micro, small and medium firms secure loans and digitize operations; Markets & Energy: Oil jumped above $90 a barrel on US-Iran escalation, lifting inflation worries and pressuring gold lower; Business Finance & Governance: Malaysia’s SC approved MN Holdings’ move from ACE to the Main Market, while Malaysia’s PM ordered MACC scrutiny of KWAP’s eFishery aquaculture investment process; Tech & Jobs: South Korea’s semiconductor entry-level hiring rose 47% as the AI chip boom keeps pulling talent.
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